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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    SLX, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Carve Comp 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Carve Comp 29
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    56 km/h

    Carve Comp 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29"" XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tube, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

    Fork

    RockShox XC32 TK SA 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer, coil spring, TurnKey damping w/ LO & external reb. adj. 80mm travel

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

    Headset

    Integrated 1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull

    Crank

    Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

    Cassette

    Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Carve Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

    Front Hub

    Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartidge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0""

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